Colors

I love colors - colors of all kinds - especially when they are seen in concert with one another.

Some great places to see colors in this way?

Crayons!

Haha!

I know, it may seem silly for a 46 year old woman to say that (and I don't mind telling you I'm 46 because everyone says I look younger than my age ;).

I have always loved crayons - probably for two reasons.

The first is that I adore the sight of colors - they bring me deep joy.

The second reason I love crayons is that I enjoy coloring. Yes, you heard right - a woman of my age enjoys coloring - and drawing - and painting - all of which I don't take near enough time to do in this season.

And I don't love just any crayons - all crayons are not created equal.

Some come with dulled colors.

Some have dull papers.

Some are waxy and don't produce bright hues.

Some of the papers are waxy, making the crayons difficult to hold.

So if you're considering purchasing crayons for someone you love, you really must get the best.

And from what I've found, that means you must get the original - Crayola.

No, this isn't really a commercial for Crayola - and I will not be compensated by their company. I just happen to have enough experience with crayons to know a good crayon when I see one!

Where else do I find color that brings me joy?

I have a candle holder in my bathroom window. I keep the holder there because it has little plastic prisms hanging from it that create the most beautiful rainbows of color when the sun hits it just right. The whole room can fill with little swatches of color - what JOY!

So if you're looking for something to brighten a dreary, winter day - find color.

Open a box of crayons, shine a light through a prism... anything.

I promise you will instantly be smiling.